Home, KS

Kansas

Home is a small town in Kansas with a population of 76. Residents earn $71,406 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
76 Population 19/sq mi density
$71,406 Median Income $35,757 per capita
$267,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,406 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$267,300 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,406
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $267,300
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.8%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Home Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population76
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,406
Per Capita$35,757
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$704M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,300
RentN/A
Ownership87.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,338 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+96.4%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries6

Is Home a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Home receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Home offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Home is $71,406, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Home is $267,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Home experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Home has a population of 76 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

76
Total Population
19
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Home vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Home vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Home is $71,406, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Home vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,406
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,757
Avg Weekly Wage$945
IRS Avg AGI$68,725

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)413
County GDP$704M

Business (County)

Restaurants24
Healthcare40
Retail59
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,167
10% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Home is $267,300, 5% below the national average. 87.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,300
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.9%
Owner-Occupied87.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,167
10% below US avg
Effective Rate1.18%
In Home, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Home vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity27.7%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death8,485/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access45.7%
Healthcare Facilities40

Crime Rates: Home vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Home has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall15.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,338 ft (408 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates39.8410°N, 96.5194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20117
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.1-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.4%
D 24.3%

Winner: Republican by 49.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
35% below US avg
High School+96.4%
School Test Score5.80
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants24
Retail Stores59

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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